The World Cup is the biggest shop window on the planet. And all Premier League clubs are gazing straight through it right now, with hard cash burning a hole in their pockets.
With the odd exception - Elliot Anderson, Nico Paz, Marc Cucurella - the transfer market has ground to a halt. While all those who will go on to define it later this summer, showcase their skills in North America. It will be an open goal for some, while others will blow their big chance to secure a big move on even dreamier wages.
But World Cups have a reliable habit of presenting the game with a new superstar. Think James Rodriguez in Brazil, Kylian Mbappe in Russia and Enzo Fernandez in Qatar. This latest edition of the greatest show on turf will be no different.
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